Sydney, 1 July 2026 – Australia is considering major reforms that could reshape the structure and regulation of the Big Four accounting firms, as authorities seek to restore public trust after a series of scandals involving the professional services sector.
The Australian Treasury has outlined reform options that include breaking up major accounting firms, separating audit and consulting operations, capping partnership sizes and bringing the firms under stronger national regulatory oversight.
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